Tanvald

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title: "Tanvald" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["cities-and-towns-in-the-liberec-region", "populated-places-in-jablonec-nad-nisou-district"] topic_path: "geography" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanvald" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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nameTanvald
settlement_typeTown
image_skylineTannwald-Rathaus1.jpg
image_captionTown hall
image_flagVlajkatanvald.gif
image_shieldTanvald CoA CZ.svg
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Liberec
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Jablonec nad Nisou
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameJan Prašivka
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1586
area_total_km212.45
elevation_m455
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total5970
population_density_km2auto
timezone1CET
utc_offset1+1
timezone1_DSTCEST
utc_offset1_DST+2
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code468 41
website
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| name = Tanvald | other_name = | settlement_type = Town | image_skyline = Tannwald-Rathaus1.jpg | image_caption = Town hall | image_flag = Vlajkatanvald.gif | image_shield = Tanvald CoA CZ.svg | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = | subdivision_type1 = Region | subdivision_name1 = Liberec | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Jablonec nad Nisou | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Czech Republic | pushpin_relief = 1 | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic | coordinates = | coordinates_footnotes = | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Jan Prašivka | established_title = First mentioned | established_date = 1586 | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 12.45 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 455 | population_as_of = 2025-01-01 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 5970 | population_density_km2 = auto | timezone1 = CET | utc_offset1 = +1 | timezone1_DST = CEST | utc_offset1_DST = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 468 41 | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | footnotes = Tanvald (; ) is a town in Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,000 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Tanvald consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

  • Tanvald (3,982)
  • Šumburk nad Desnou (1,592)
  • Žďár (251)

Etymology

The original German name Tannwald literally means 'fir forest'. The Czech name was created by transcription of the German name.

Geography

Tanvald is located about 9 km east of Jablonec nad Nisou. It lies in the Jizera Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Špičák at 810 m above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the rivers Kamenice, which flows along the southern municipal border, and Desná, which flows across the eastern part of the municipal territory.

History

The first written mention of Tanvald is from 1586, when it was described as a lumbering settlement. In 1895, the village was promoted to a market town and in 1905 to a town. In 1848, Žďár was joined to Tanvald.

The first written mention of Šumburk nad Desnou is from the 17th century, it was probably founded between 1565 and 1581. In 1906, it was promoted to a market town and in 1925 to a town. In 1942, Tanvald and Šumburk nad Desnou were merged into one municipality.

From 1938 to 1945 Tanvald was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland. The majority Sudeten German population was expelled in 1945. The town was then resettled with Czechs.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|4177 |1880|4824 |1890|6075 |1900|6747 |1910|7830 |1921|6902 |1930|7799 |1950|5240 |1961|5114 |1970|6168 |1980|7592 |1991|7055 |2001|7001 |2011|6435 |2021|5825 |source=Censuses}}

Transport

Tanvald is located on the railway lines Prague–Tanvald and Liberec–Szklarska Poręba. Historic trains also run on the Tanvald–Harrachov cog railway.

Sport

On Špičák mountain there is a ski resort.

Sights

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The landmark of the town is the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1899–1901.

Špičák mountain is known for the Tanvaldský Špičák observation tower. This stone tower was built in 1909 and is 18 m high.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Tanvald is twinned with:

References

References

  1. (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  2. (2022). "Public Census 2021 – basic data". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  3. (2014-05-06). "Tip na výlet: Tanvald a okolí". [[Czech Radio]].
  4. "Historie města v datech". Město Tanvald.
  5. "Historie města a okolí". Město Tanvald.
  6. (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  7. (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  8. "Detail stanice Tanvald". [[České dráhy]].
  9. "Skiarea Tanvaldský Špičák". SkiAréna Jizerky.
  10. "Kostel sv. Františka z Assisi". National Heritage Institute.
  11. "Rozhledna Tanvaldský Špičák". CzechTourism.
  12. "Partnerská města". Město Tanvald.

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